Procedure Guide · Injectables
Filler in Gangnam: Costs, Areas & the Clinics We Profile
The most common injectable in Gangnam — and the one where the gap between a good and a rushed clinic shows fastest.
Each median is the midpoint of its advertised tier. Full tier breakdown in the filler cost guide.
Also called: dermal filler or HA (hyaluronic acid) filler — the same product US clinics price per syringe (~1ml). Korean clinics quote per cc, which is effectively the same unit, so ranges here convert directly to per-syringe quotes at home. Area-specific searches (tear trough filler, chin filler, jawline filler) all fall under this guide. Dedicated per-cc pricing site: HA Filler Seoul.
What filler does — and where
Filler is injectable hyaluronic acid that restores or adds volume and reshapes contour. In Gangnam the most requested areas are lips, nose bridge and tip, chin, under-eye (tear trough), nasolabial folds, and cheeks. Tear-trough and nose are the most technique-sensitive — the areas where a skilled injector is worth paying for and a discount is worth questioning.
Domestic vs. imported — the main price driver
The same one cc of filler can be two completely different products.
Korean domestic HA fillers cost a fraction of imported brands (Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero) and are perfectly good for many areas and goals. The mistake is not choosing domestic — it is not knowing what you got. If an advertised price looks impossibly cheap and no product name appears, that is your first question.
Approximate 2026 price range in Gangnam
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Domestic HA filler (per cc) | 150,000 - 300,000 KRW |
| Imported HA (Juvederm/Restylane, per cc) | 300,000 - 700,000 KRW |
| Under-eye / nose (customized) | 400,000 - 700,000+ KRW |
The five clinics we profile for filler
These are the Gangnam clinics we have profiled for filler, in the order they came up most consistently in our research — sustained public presence, published menus, and physician-authored content — not a scored ranking. Every address, phone number and director name below was read from the clinic's own website.
1. Gold J Clinic — Seolleung
Lip filler as a named signature (Touch-Up Kiss), 2,700+ Naver reviews - the deepest local review base on this list. Director advises for filler makers and lectures on lip technique. Lips are sold by design, not by the cc.
2. Brandnew Clinic — Cheongdam
Built its name on treating the face as one composition. Director runs an unusually active YouTube channel with English content, making it one of the easiest Cheongdam clinics to research before you fly. Advertises an on-staff anesthesiology specialist.
3. PIND Dermatology — Apgujeong
A board-certified dermatologist's clinic that sells by concern, not device - the menu is organized around jawline or nasolabial care rather than machine names. The director publishes straight-talking columns on treatment sequencing and on lip volume.
4. Abijou Clinic — Cheongdam
The volume-of-trust pick - a 15-branch chain whose Cheongdam flagship publishes event prices openly every month. By a wide margin the most foreigner-ready: a seven-language site and direct WhatsApp/LINE/WeChat lines.
5. BLS Clinic — Cheongdam
The opposite of a chain: one experienced director, one private treatment flow, no hand-offs. That structure matters more for fillers than almost any treatment - the person who consults you is the person who injects you.
Listing here is editorial coverage — not an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee, and no clinic pays for placement. Addresses, phone numbers and director names are read from each clinic's own website; confirm them directly before you travel.
How we choose (methodology)
FAQ
What are the best filler clinics in Gangnam, Seoul?
The Gangnam clinics we have profiled for filler are Gold J Clinic (Seolleung, lip-filler signature), Brandnew Clinic (Cheongdam, facial design), PIND Dermatology (Apgujeong, dermatologist-led), Abijou Clinic (Cheongdam, 7-language support), and BLS Clinic (Cheongdam, single-doctor private care). They are the clinics named most consistently in public Gangnam filler research; this is editorial coverage, not an endorsement or a scored ranking.
How much does filler cost in Gangnam?
Domestic Korean HA filler runs roughly 150,000-300,000 KRW per cc; imported brands (Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero) 300,000-700,000 KRW. Highly customized areas like under-eye and nose cost more. Confirm the all-in total including VAT, numbing, and design fee.
What is the difference between domestic and imported filler?
Both are hyaluronic acid and both work. Imported brands cost several times more; domestic is often sufficient depending on area and goal. What matters most is knowing which product you are getting - if the price is unusually low and the product name is missing, ask.
Which areas is filler used for?
Common Gangnam filler areas: lips, nose, chin, under-eye (tear trough), nasolabial folds, cheeks, and forehead. Under-eye and nose are the most technique-sensitive and where injector experience matters most.
Is filler safe?
Overwhelmingly yes in high-volume Gangnam clinics, but rare vascular events make injector skill and on-site hyaluronidase (the dissolving enzyme) the key safety factors.
Do Gangnam clinics speak English?
Increasingly, yes - several Cheongdam and Apgujeong clinics run multilingual sites and messenger support (WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat). Abijou operates in seven languages; Brandnew publishes English YouTube content. Confirm English consultation when you make the appointment.
How do I choose a filler clinic safely?
Use five verifiable checks: who personally injects, whether they ever recommend less, product verification before your eyes, hyaluronidase kept on site, and whether the clinic publishes its own standards. See our How to Choose guide.
What is the median filler price per cc in Gangnam as of September 2026?
As of September 2026, domestic hyaluronic-acid filler in Gangnam is advertised at ₩150,000–₩300,000 per 1cc (midpoint about ₩225,000), and imported brands at ₩300,000–₩700,000 per 1cc (midpoint about ₩500,000). The figures are compiled from publicly advertised Gangnam clinic pricing, not from quotes collected from clinics.
Sources
Hyaluronic-acid dermal fillers are not lightly regulated products. In the United States they sit in the FDA's highest device class and clear through Premarket Approval — which the FDA defines as "the FDA process of scientific and regulatory review to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Class III medical devices", the class reserved for devices that "present a potential, unreasonable risk of illness or injury". In Korea the same category is regulated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety under the Medical Device Act, where Class III and IV devices are approved by MFDS itself rather than certified by a delegated body. The practical consequence for a patient is simple: a named, boxed, approval-carrying product is a checkable thing, and an unnamed "premium filler" is not.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Premarket Approval (PMA) database. The FDA describes PMA as "the FDA process of scientific and regulatory review to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Class III medical devices". Hyaluronic-acid dermal fillers are approved through this route. accessdata.fda.gov — PMA
- U.S. FDA — PMA record, Juvéderm Voluma® XC (P110033), 22 October 2013, applicant Allergan. A representative original approval in the hyaluronic-acid filler family (advisory committee: General & Plastic Surgery). FDA PMA record
- U.S. FDA — PMA record, Restylane® Injectable Gels (P140029), applicant Q-Med AB. The approval family behind Restylane Refyne, Defyne and Kysse. FDA PMA record
- Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Republic of Korea — Medical Devices: Approval Process. Korea's device regulator. Devices are classified by risk; Class III and IV devices are approved by MFDS itself, under the Medical Device Act (Law No. 6909, in force since 30 May 2004). mfds.go.kr (English)
- American Academy of Dermatology — Fillers: Overview. Specialty-society patient information on what fillers can and cannot do, and on insurance coverage. aad.org
Every record listed above was opened directly at the issuing agency and its content confirmed on September 12, 2026 — links are given so you can repeat the check rather than take our word for it. U.S. FDA records describe United States regulatory status only; treatment performed in Korea is governed by Korean approvals issued by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Nothing in this list is medical advice or an endorsement of any product or clinic.